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« on: September 22, 2009, 10:58:35 PM »
All is not lost. Despite playing the dirtiest team I have seen from any team in this league (this season or last) they also had skill and experience and will be there or there abouts come the end of the season. First half they pressed us but we kept them at arms length. Second half we broke them down and did everything but score; goal line clearence, clarke going for power over accuracy when one on one, sleath and church forcing very good saves from their goalie. After the twenty man brawl farce they scored on the break through a lucky own goal and from then onwards we just pumped long balls to Newsham and Clarke where we were out muscled and out played everytime. The ref had an absolute shocker and should have stamped his authority on the game in the first ten minutes during which time Cotton was unfairly hacked to the ground two or three times. The ref couldn't keep up with play and made numerous poor decisons - the majority going against us. We missed Cannovile and Davidson tonight there experience and strength could have made a difference. Thought the managers got it spot on tonight going 4 4 2 as the majority of fans have been crying out for. Church was man of the match in my opinion. It was refreshing to see two out and out wingers which allowed Newsham to play further up the field. Maybe luck will change and results with it.